Thank you for making the Leica Q2 review. You made the statement, “the camera is not for everyone.” I own it: waited in the que for it. Used it for almost two years. The camera on my iPhone is the only other camera I use. So, who am I? I am someone who believes a good photographer with a creative eye can capture the moment, so to speak, using only a single focal length lens; and does need a zoom or an assortment of interchangeable lenses. I am someone who realizes one cannot take every picture; rather, I am satisfied with the one I did take. I am someone who is distracted by anything which breaks my concentration when I explore a scene. I am someone who has already lived with a single focal length lens, and perfectly content with either 28mm or 35mm (full frame equivalent). I am someone who in the past owned several generations of the Fujifilm X100 series and the Ricoh GR series. I am the photographer who has made great pictures using a single focal length, non-interchangeable lens camera. So, one might ask, why were not the other aforementioned cameras satisfactory? Simply, they did not have the features I needed; the Leica Q2 did, as follows: a viewfinder; in-body image stabilization; weather sealing (per an industry standard); a macro mode (.24X); and adequate megapixels to crop for a 35mm angle of view (I find the 50mm angle of view too narrow for my photographic style). And yes, the Q2 is relatively expensive, but over the years I have already spent three times as much for cameras and lenses which stayed at home: distractions, distractions, on what to take and what not to take. I am someone who values a simple user interface and higher quality equipment. The Q2 is for me.
I just love your channel and your photography. You're a great communicator who makes the learning experience very enjoyable and accessible. Thank you 🙂
YT algo brought me here. Thanks for sharing your personal thoughts around the Q2. I really also enjoy your conversational style. For some stupid reason, the electric guitar strums and tom strikes in your edits make me smile every time it happens. 🎸👍 (edit: incidentally, it sounds like they took your "con's" list to the word for the design of the Q3! 😆)
I have not been able to load images on my phone after my first 3 months of ownership. I agree with your summary. For me the most important thing about the camera is that it is a joy to use. I love taking it out where ever I go. If you can only own one camera in your lifetime, it would be a Q2.
Man this was a really nice review. I love how it felt like we were just having a chill conversation on a sofa about the Q2 together. Thanks and keep up the good work! I own this camera as well and I really love it and like you the thing I love the most is the simplicity. I sold all my Fuji gear to consolidate to this camera but now I’m saving to get a SL2 cos I miss interchangeable lenses.
Just recently found your channel. I don’t own a Leica and, as a teacher with teenagers, can’t afford one. But I subbed because of your enthusiasm, stellar work and just general positive kick ass vibe. Props and keep up the great content.
Thank you Darren, I really appreciate that. And hey, you sure don’t need a Leica to make good photos. Not even close. Just use whatever you can afford. It’s never about the camera.
I really enjoyed your style and vision. Thank you very much. And..it is really amazing what you managed to pull-out from Q2. Thanks to your videos I now know what it is best in.!
Thanks for an enjoyable video. I like your easy conversational style, and there are some remarkable photos along the way. One reason I went with the X100V instead of the Q2 (aside from the huge price of the Q2) is the built-in flash. Fill-in flash is often a necessity in people photography, I find.
You’re freaking awesome dude! The meat and potatoes 😂 love it. So last week your brother George up north in rural WA drove to the Leica store in Bellevue Square Mall (felt like a caveman headed to civilization after a year away from any big city lol) and... YES BIUGHT THE Q2!! Regardless of my screaming CC, I fell in love with this toy right away. And man you should have seen how the guys at the store presented it to me in super fancy bag with a red gift stripe and a Leica key! The visit, experience, and my first shoot up in the Cascade Mountains were freaking awesome! Excellent review, short and sweet. Couldn’t agree more with you! Bring your Q2 and head up north for a visit! Cheers man!
Forget all the tech features and specs. The Q was a game changer for me, because it made me a better photographer. Why? Because I wear it all the time and shoot way more than before. This cam will make you want to use it. It is a fun camera that delivers great quality.
Thanks for your videos. I’ve been for so long watching reviews and all kind of videos giving rounds and rounds about getting a q2. Yo made me take the finial decision and I will have my q2. Thanks!
Hands down, biggest con is no exposure preview in AFC: neither in LCD, nor in EVF. You need to first set it to AFS, take some pics to ensure your exposure's fine, then switch to AFC (which is the mode I much, much prefer). Unless someone's got it figured, this is just an embarrassing deficiency that can/should be fixed at no compromise. Great camera otherwise, no complaints.
You know what your are buying when you buy a Q2. I don’t care about a flip screen. Nice to have? Yes, but without is ok too. It’s more old school to shoot without tilt screen. I love the Q2, will stay with me, for sure. It’s different, I never had a similar camera before. Nice Video and very nice photos 👍
Thanks for your review. I started at 15 with a Kodak Retina that took awesome pictures. Over the years with so much tech, I always yearned for that simple camera that can take amazing pictures and yet be the camera to fit in your back pack or coat pocket. I think Leica has finally made the product that reverts simplicity and excellence into a digital camera. I’m excited again to re-energize my photo passion in something easy to use with consistently excellent returns.
Yeah, a Q2 monochrom! Good, useful review. I've only borrowed a Q2, and therefore wasn't able to use it under any harsh environments. But I need a camera for that, and it's good to know it actually can handle being outside in all kinds of conditions. You just never know from regular reviews.
wow what a great review and channel , your thoughts are exactly what I believed this camera to be, starting to save to get one, wanted the monochrome but your Alaska video made me rethink this, the colours are so beautiful... great videos, thanks a lot.
A very fair review, neither fan boy nor critic. Thanks a lot. I used to shoot with several Leica (R7, R8 + DMR, M6 and M240). But I changed 2 or 3 years ago. Unfortunately, In spite of the Q2 many qualities my favorite focal lens is 50mm and I'm not sure that shooting 28 and cropping 50 would be the best solution. Nevertheless, this Q2 is very desirable and I still hesitate !
Thank you! My Wi-Fi connection iPhone 13max pro connects fine. I just must use small jpgs to achieve acceptable transfer speed. Enough for viewing or IG.
Awesome channel with great information about the camera. Also amazing photography. I’m looking forward to getting my Q2 after taking ages to decide to take the plunge. Personally I’ll use my Ricoh GRiii for low light as it seams to do the job perfectly, everything else will be done streetwise using the Q2.
Fantastic video, one question 🙋🏼♀️ when you say you take the camera into all kinds of weather conditions including rain and dust, do you tape up the microphone holes up top? They seem to me to be a potential weak point for stuff getting in? Or am I overthinking this?
As I got my Q2 the SL2s had an offer where you pay a bit more and get it with a lens I guess it was 24-70mm but the size of the set was too big that I believe if one want to keep the low profile it won't work out with the SL2s.
The shutter issue is easy to solve in the sitting . I had it once when I wanted to make long exposures.you cannot use a very long shutter speed if you are using the electronic shutter, so the shutter must be on mechanical then you can go up to two minutes. Please someone corrects me if I am mistaken
It seems to me Ben, that life for you in 2020, has been a rollercoaster of both pain and pleasure. The Q2 delivers some pleasure and your professionalism limits the pain, which most of us have also endured this year.
On the WiFi issue: I’m hearing these connect issues a lot and oddly enough I’ve never had it. I also own a Fuji and the WiFi on the Leica Q2 (monochrom) is just way better. Might it be because I have a monochrom? I’m using the Leica app on Android (Oneplus 8 pro). Are you on Android or iOS?
The issue with connection is very popular. I have it as well also with the latest firmware. I try many times to use my phone as the tilt screen nut it is very frustrating because by the the time you achieve that the model is bored :(
Funny you mentioned the Q2 monochrome, because they came out with it. Did you or are you going to get it? I’m saving up for one. I don’t need it, but damn, I can’t resist.
Good review, magic photos! I am so close to buying one of these and have been taking photos for 40 years so am no beginner. Sure a very long way from your level though. For various reason I always shoot JPEG. Would appreciate any comments on the value or otherwise of the Q2 used this way. Stay well all!
Thanks so much Ken! I shoot raw and JPEG. If I want I will transfer the jpegs to my phone sometimes to share quickly. But any photo I really care about I always process raw later in Lightroom. Cheers bro.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts so honestly. I see you also work with the M 11. What kind of camera do you prefer/enjoy more? - I also work with dancers together for portraits and like to choose which Leica would fit. Kind regards, Marco
Excellent Ben, keep it up - you really really really like these two-nanosecond photo reveals! but it's ok, it fits the overall style :-) :-). Can't wait for your editing videos, I really like what I see in your B&White images, plus the Leica Q2 (or "Laika Qu Zwai" as they say in Wetzlar) may be coming to a theater near me very soon, so... Best regards!
Hi, I love your video. I have a Leica Q2 and as a default I see that the face focus is not very good. I also love Black & White photography and have it set to high contrast Black & White. Greetings from Spain
Great review! Tempting me to get one. I love my SL2 but often don’t have it with me because it bulky. I end up missing a lot of great photo opportunities.
Nice video. Just got a Q2 and love it. It was a toss up between the M-P 240, or the Q2... pretty sure I made the right choice. 1 Con (apart from high ISO) for me, is no ability (that I've found) to centre the focus point. Unless I've just not found out how to do that yet?
Ben - love your channel, the work and the artistic commentary! You've got me thinking about the Q2. What set up do you use to film the shots talking to the camera? Thanks.
Thanks very much Steven! I am a filmmaker by trade but don’t actually own a pro video camera, heh. I borrow my wife’s a7III for many videos. Outside I use a 16-35 Sony lens and in the office I’ve been using the sigma 85 art. A favorite (non Leica) lens. The art series is awesome all around. I also use a GoPro hero 7 from time to time as well as an original Mavic that I inherited from a job at some point. For the record inherited doesn’t mean I stole it. Heh. I do plan on getting a serious video camera at some point soon. Want to do some more cinematic videos. Maybe an a7s3 or an SL2. Or maybe something else... Appreciate you stopping by man.
Ben, I enjoyed your "everyday, real world use" review. Your pros and cons resonate with me much more than "typical " reviews. I did notice you have a slotted hood. Can you tell me why you are using it rather than the stock one; who makes it; and, where did you get it. Thanks, Mike
Hey Ben, great rythm inyour review, I enjoyed it! Btw, looks like they listen to you about the Q2 monochrome... Are you going to sell the colour one to get the monochrome version? And you're right, this little camera is very tempting, especially that it's probably the cheapest Leica camera you can get, body and lens included, and very stylish... Could be seen as an enhanced and stylish version of the Fujifilm x100v or even the Ricoh GRIII...🤔
hi there thank you for sharing your opinion about Q2. I'd like to ask you that Q2 is suitable for filming. cuz I wanna buy Q2 to not only pic also video.. it's so hard to make a decision wisely.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am thinking about a Q2, but have typically shot 35-50mm and I'm not sure how quickly I could get used to the 28mm. Were you accustomed to that focal length when you bought it? Loving your videos. I really appreciate your no-nonsense style. Matt
Hi Ben. Loved your review. Is that a special lens hood you have on there - different from the stock Q2 lens - why do you use that one instead ? Do advise make and model and keep up the great work
Thank you David. Got it from Thorston Overgaard. Be advised shipping takes a while. It allows me to use filters anytime I want. Rock a pola often. Cheers.
Hey Ben, Commented before and love your stuff, love your 'Never Mind The Bollocks' delivery and I'm also knocked-out by my Q2. I too have enormous hands but I'm curious as to the way you wave the camera around and it's strapless! Do you actually use your Q2 strapless??? Mine has the grip but even so if I let mine slip over a cliff???😱😱😱
Ben, thanks for this video and for sharing your experience with Leica Q2. How tough is the 28mm front glass? Is a cotton cloth enough to clean it after rain and grime without smearing? I have one on order and wondering if I should order an extra battery. Can you go a whole day on a full charge?
Thanks man. I just use a basic little cloth. Occasionally some pancro. Leica glass is expensive for a reason, it’s tough. I don’t baby my gear. Great battery life. All day for me in most cases.
enjoyed the review, just wondering if you noticed in the recent software upgrade the change to the limitations on the thumbwheel and button. before one could use the button and thumbwheel to control the ISO in both manual mode and auto mode. Now it only works in auto mode and when I change to manual it doesn't function as I set it up to. I always shoot in manual this is why I bought the camera....IMO_ I find auto no fun... I mean why bother if you don't shoot manual. I am trying to find a fix for this but nothing yet, I hope Leica fixes this with a new update. BTW I too love this camera...
And by the Way! When it comes to Lens-Distorsion, wouldn't it make sense to use the in-camera-field-of-view to estimate how close you should get to your subject?! I mean this could lead to a total different picture without losing that much MP. What do you think?! Cheers Helmut
You have great videos and I prefer them as resource to make my own decision for my first Leica. May I know why or what made you choose the Q2 but not the M range finder system. Thank you for sharing.
Great vid, i got mine 4 months ago. one con i would add is the auto focus, it always tends to go to f1.7 regardless of available light at that moment. not sure if that's how it is or somethings wrong with my camera. its a great addition to a film camera. youd have alot of both worlds. i ordered a leica MP last week. i think id be covered for a very long time with those two cameras. is that a thorsten overgard lense hood?
Hey this is a great review! I own an M240 but looking at a q2 as really want the weather sealing and robustness for multi day hiking trips. It looks like the Q2 will do that. I'm also keen on doing a few short videos when I'm out, but am hesitating with the lack of sound recording other than the camera mic. Do you know any ways to improve this? Thanks for a great video 😊
I liked your comments. You seem to be totally content with the 28 mm lens. But i wonder i.m using almost all the time the 5omm on my m6 and sometimes Very much enjoy what they call bokeh. I.m afraid I would miss that.....??? Whats your opinion???
Thanks a lot for the great video! It finally got me to buy the Q2 back in November 2022. I still have my Nikon Z6, which I've used with the 35mm 1.8S lens for the last year, so the move to 28mm is a not an issue to me (I still have more pixels after cropping to a 35mm frame size), The simplicity of the menu is one of the things I like most about the Q2. One thing I don't like is the lens shade and the fact that it's not possible to use it together with a filter. I've noticed you use a different shade, can you tell me the model and if it's possible to use it with a filter?
Hey I'm looking to buy a q2 and I'm fine with all the pros and cons but the only problem is after buying it I won't have enough money left to buy a powerful computer to edit and I've talked to some photographers who edit their q2 images on ipad pro and honestly that's about all the computer I can afford to buy after q2 so my question is would an ipad pro plus q2 combo work if I want to do business with it ? (just initially I'll upgrade eventually)
Thanks for the video looking forward to the editing one. I got my Q2 a few weeks back after moving away from the Sony A7RII and Various G Master lenses. What would you say to a different focal length on the fixed lens? It would mean a size and balance trade off perhaps but would a 35mm be better? Do you find you lose background separation to counter the focal length horizontal compression effect of a 28mm on objects such as people?
@@adventureStaley yes, I am aware of that problem. Did not yet find a good alternative. Bought a cheap one, but it is visible in the lens if I use it with a filter. Can you please tell where you found yours? Thx.
Wow, pricey! Can you please advice if you can two filters in combination with this sunshade? E.g. uv filter and polaroid or nd filter together? And a second question if you please: do you have lenscap in combination with the ventilated sunshade? Thank you very much.
Meat and potatoes...but, boy those meat and potatoesss! I gave a sony a7iii a shot with G 24mm....hated it. Or maybe just hate photography. I wear glasses and the evf really ruins a wet dream. Now I’m looking at the Q...Fuji x100v...cell phone ( i know, i know...i can tell by your tone in regards to phones you think its poser shit. But platitudes and cliches in mind, I keep hearing people say the best camera is the one you got on ya.
Got it from Thorston Overgaard. FYI many people have asked me and I had one viewer have real issues getting his order fulfilled. Mine took far longer to receive than I was expecting. But I like it.
Yeah I ordered one from Overgaard October 2020 and it never arrived. They sent it twice (apparently) but no luck. I also ordered a bag from him which arrived so it seems they just have big issues fulfilling orders on the shades.
@@adventureStaley well they are very responsive via email and I do truly believe they are trying to be fair (i.e. they are not scamming anyone). I guess since they are handmade they are just accepting more orders than they can fulfill. They also did offer a refund after some time since I'd been waiting for too long. So I think you can still recommend but with the exactly same warning that you had in your comment above :)
Thank you for making the Leica Q2 review.
You made the statement, “the camera is not for everyone.”
I own it: waited in the que for it. Used it for almost two years. The camera on my iPhone is the only other camera I use.
So, who am I? I am someone who believes a good photographer with a creative eye can capture the moment, so to speak, using only a single focal length lens; and does need a zoom or an assortment of interchangeable lenses. I am someone who realizes one cannot take every picture; rather, I am satisfied with the one I did take. I am someone who is distracted by anything which breaks my concentration when I explore a scene. I am someone who has already lived with a single focal length lens, and perfectly content with either 28mm or 35mm (full frame equivalent). I am someone who in the past owned several generations of the Fujifilm X100 series and the Ricoh GR series. I am the photographer who has made great pictures using a single focal length, non-interchangeable lens camera. So, one might ask, why were not the other aforementioned cameras satisfactory? Simply, they did not have the features I needed; the Leica Q2 did, as follows: a viewfinder; in-body image stabilization; weather sealing (per an industry standard); a macro mode (.24X); and adequate megapixels to crop for a 35mm angle of view (I find the 50mm angle of view too narrow for my photographic style). And yes, the Q2 is relatively expensive, but over the years I have already spent three times as much for cameras and lenses which stayed at home: distractions, distractions, on what to take and what not to take. I am someone who values a simple user interface and higher quality equipment. The Q2 is for me.
Awesome 🙏🏻🙏🏻
That riff between segments 🎸
I just love your channel and your photography. You're a great communicator who makes the learning experience very enjoyable and accessible. Thank you 🙂
Thank you man
YT algo brought me here. Thanks for sharing your personal thoughts around the Q2. I really also enjoy your conversational style. For some stupid reason, the electric guitar strums and tom strikes in your edits make me smile every time it happens. 🎸👍
(edit: incidentally, it sounds like they took your "con's" list to the word for the design of the Q3! 😆)
Thank you very much
Now that's what I'm talking about, a real user review after a year of regular use. Legit. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!!
I have not been able to load images on my phone after my first 3 months of ownership. I agree with your summary. For me the most important thing about the camera is that it is a joy to use. I love taking it out where ever I go. If you can only own one camera in your lifetime, it would be a Q2.
I totally agree man. Thanks!
That last “meat and potatoes” cracked me up haha, awesome video, subscribed
Boom! Haha. Thanks so much for stopping by my little channel!
Man this was a really nice review. I love how it felt like we were just having a chill conversation on a sofa about the Q2 together. Thanks and keep up the good work!
I own this camera as well and I really love it and like you the thing I love the most is the simplicity. I sold all my Fuji gear to consolidate to this camera but now I’m saving to get a SL2 cos I miss interchangeable lenses.
Thanks so much man. Really thinking he’d about an SL2. For video and stills..
Thanks for the support!
@@adventureStaley No problem, thanks for making the content 🙂
Just recently found your channel. I don’t own a Leica and, as a teacher with teenagers, can’t afford one. But I subbed because of your enthusiasm, stellar work and just general positive kick ass vibe. Props and keep up the great content.
Thank you Darren, I really appreciate that. And hey, you sure don’t need a Leica to make good photos. Not even close. Just use whatever you can afford. It’s never about the camera.
very helpful - thank you!
Man, I love your work so much. And appreciate your kind of philosophical approach of photography. Made my day beautiful. Subscribed immediately
Well this kind of feedback makes my day. Thanks very much!
I really enjoyed your style and vision. Thank you very much. And..it is really amazing what you managed to pull-out from Q2. Thanks to your videos I now know what it is best in.!
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To hell with the camera. Your work is freaking fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
Haha. Really appreciate that man.
Great review! Love the story telling around your photos.
Thanks Matt!
Thanks for an enjoyable video. I like your easy conversational style, and there are some remarkable photos along the way. One reason I went with the X100V instead of the Q2 (aside from the huge price of the Q2) is the built-in flash. Fill-in flash is often a necessity in people photography, I find.
Awesome, thank you! They are all just tools and the important thing is that you are out there pushing yourself. All the best.
Good to see you again brother.
Yo man!
Because of the spotty Wi-Fi connection I just bought the iPhone and iPad SD card dongle for on the go transfers.
You’re freaking awesome dude! The meat and potatoes 😂 love it.
So last week your brother George up north in rural WA drove to the Leica store in Bellevue Square Mall (felt like a caveman headed to civilization after a year away from any big city lol) and... YES BIUGHT THE Q2!! Regardless of my screaming CC, I fell in love with this toy right away. And man you should have seen how the guys at the store presented it to me in super fancy bag with a red gift stripe and a Leica key! The visit, experience, and my first shoot up in the Cascade Mountains were freaking awesome!
Excellent review, short and sweet. Couldn’t agree more with you! Bring your Q2 and head up north for a visit! Cheers man!
Right on man! That’s awesome! Very stoked for you! Go crush it out there!
Adventure & Art Thank you man! Will do!
Forget all the tech features and specs. The Q was a game changer for me, because it made me a better photographer. Why? Because I wear it all the time and shoot way more than before. This cam will make you want to use it. It is a fun camera that delivers great quality.
Awesome!
Thanks for your videos. I’ve been for so long watching reviews and all kind of videos giving rounds and rounds about getting a q2. Yo made me take the finial decision and I will have my q2. Thanks!
Appreciate that! Enjoy!
Hands down, biggest con is no exposure preview in AFC: neither in LCD, nor in EVF. You need to first set it to AFS, take some pics to ensure your exposure's fine, then switch to AFC (which is the mode I much, much prefer). Unless someone's got it figured, this is just an embarrassing deficiency that can/should be fixed at no compromise. Great camera otherwise, no complaints.
Thanks!
Thank you!
Thanks for a great review!
Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed your user review. You made me want one.
Thanks John!
I haver q2 and q2 monochrome love both of them.
Awesome
You know what your are buying when you buy a Q2. I don’t care about a flip screen. Nice to have? Yes, but without is ok too. It’s more old school to shoot without tilt screen. I love the Q2, will stay with me, for sure. It’s different, I never had a similar camera before. Nice Video and very nice photos 👍
Thanks very much Jose! Agreed!
I love my Q2M - had the original Digilux 1 which was a 4MP brick, and an M240 and an original M Monochrom but the Q2 is just a blast compared to them
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Thanks for your review. I started at 15 with a Kodak Retina that took awesome pictures. Over the years with so much tech, I always yearned for that simple camera that can take amazing pictures and yet be the camera to fit in your back pack or coat pocket. I think Leica has finally made the product that reverts simplicity and excellence into a digital camera. I’m excited again to re-energize my photo passion in something easy to use with consistently excellent returns.
Thanks Ed. Get to it!
Yeah, a Q2 monochrom! Good, useful review. I've only borrowed a Q2, and therefore wasn't able to use it under any harsh environments. But I need a camera for that, and it's good to know it actually can handle being outside in all kinds of conditions. You just never know from regular reviews.
Right on Timothy. Thanks for stopping by!
@@adventureStaley it's waterproof or water resistant?
Fine in the rain. Don’t go diving with it.
Oh man, I started watching this as I have my eye on the Q2, but now I just want to go get some meat and potatoes.
Hahaha! Thanks for watching!
wow what a great review and channel , your thoughts are exactly what I believed this camera to be, starting to save to get one, wanted the monochrome but your Alaska video made me rethink this, the colours are so beautiful... great videos, thanks a lot.
Thanks for watching! Bravo!
A very fair review, neither fan boy nor critic. Thanks a lot. I used to shoot with several Leica (R7, R8 + DMR, M6 and M240). But I changed 2 or 3 years ago. Unfortunately, In spite of the Q2 many qualities my favorite focal lens is 50mm and I'm not sure that shooting 28 and cropping 50 would be the best solution. Nevertheless, this Q2 is very desirable and I still hesitate !
Thank you! My Wi-Fi connection iPhone 13max pro connects fine. I just must use small jpgs to achieve acceptable transfer speed. Enough for viewing or IG.
Awesome channel with great information about the camera. Also amazing photography. I’m looking forward to getting my Q2 after taking ages to decide to take the plunge. Personally I’ll use my Ricoh GRiii for low light as it seams to do the job perfectly, everything else will be done streetwise using the Q2.
Right on Andrew! Thanks for stopping by.
Great review. Thx a lot for sharing.
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I'm a meat and potatoes kinda guy. Like your content style and gift of photography. >>Subscribed! 👍🏻
Awesome, thank you!
Fantastic video, one question 🙋🏼♀️ when you say you take the camera into all kinds of weather conditions including rain and dust, do you tape up the microphone holes up top? They seem to me to be a potential weak point for stuff getting in? Or am I overthinking this?
I never taped over the mic holes. I just didn’t worry about it. Thanks for watching.
@@adventureStaley thanks for taking the time to answer so quickly. You’re an inspiration 😎
Hi, you must be really happy that Leica will introduce the Leica Q2 monochrom in November 2020!
Is this true? Man I want to try one out!!!
As I got my Q2 the SL2s had an offer where you pay a bit more and get it with a lens I guess it was 24-70mm but the size of the set was too big that I believe if one want to keep the low profile it won't work out with the SL2s.
The shutter issue is easy to solve in the sitting . I had it once when I wanted to make long exposures.you cannot use a very long shutter speed if you are using the electronic shutter, so the shutter must be on mechanical then you can go up to two minutes. Please someone corrects me if I am mistaken
It seems to me Ben, that life for you in 2020, has been a rollercoaster of both pain and pleasure. The Q2 delivers some pleasure and your professionalism limits the pain, which most of us have also endured this year.
Thanks Tad!
On the WiFi issue: I’m hearing these connect issues a lot and oddly enough I’ve never had it. I also own a Fuji and the WiFi on the Leica Q2 (monochrom) is just way better. Might it be because I have a monochrom? I’m using the Leica app on Android (Oneplus 8 pro). Are you on Android or iOS?
Good to hear. It’s still hit or miss for me.
Loved your review! I am so lusting after the Q2, but the same old story... I can't afford it. :o(
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The issue with connection is very popular. I have it as well also with the latest firmware. I try many times to use my phone as the tilt screen nut it is very frustrating because by the the time you achieve that the model is bored :(
which ventilated lens hood are you using? Cheers.
Got it from Thorston Overgaard
@@adventureStaley thank you. I have one on order. Cheers.
Makes me want to sell my M10 and get the Q2. It just seems perfect for an everyday camera.
Ooooo! Thanks for watching!
Update: October 2022; just bought a Q2 Reporter. It turned up today…
So! Now that a Q2 Monochrom is available! What are your Thoughts about it?! Did you buy one?!...Best Helmut
Hey man,
did you end up buying (or at least being tempted by buying) the Q2 Mono?
Nope. I’d really love to have a monochrome M. Cheers.
Funny you mentioned the Q2 monochrome, because they came out with it. Did you or are you going to get it? I’m saving up for one. I don’t need it, but damn, I can’t resist.
Good review, magic photos!
I am so close to buying one of these and have been taking photos for 40 years so am no beginner. Sure a very long way from your level though.
For various reason I always shoot JPEG. Would appreciate any comments on the value or otherwise of the Q2 used this way.
Stay well all!
Thanks so much Ken! I shoot raw and JPEG. If I want I will transfer the jpegs to my phone sometimes to share quickly. But any photo I really care about I always process raw later in Lightroom. Cheers bro.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts so honestly. I see you also work with the M 11. What kind of camera do you prefer/enjoy more? - I also work with dancers together for portraits and like to choose which Leica would fit. Kind regards, Marco
Thanks for watching Marco. I like CAMERAS! Haha. Still undecided on the M11... but I LOVE the Q2... Do need a swappable lens option though...
Excellent Ben, keep it up - you really really really like these two-nanosecond photo reveals! but it's ok, it fits the overall style :-) :-). Can't wait for your editing videos, I really like what I see in your B&White images, plus the Leica Q2 (or "Laika Qu Zwai" as they say in Wetzlar) may be coming to a theater near me very soon, so... Best regards!
Haha! I gotta be me. Thanks Manos!
Hi, I love your video. I have a Leica Q2 and as a default I see that the face focus is not very good. I also love Black & White photography and have it set to high contrast Black & White. Greetings from Spain
Thanks Salvador! I love Spain!
Great video, also love my Q2. Also have the spotty wifi issues
Thanks Dino. At least I’m not the only one...
Hi man! Love your stuff, and just sent you an email. Looking forward to hearing back.
Great review! Tempting me to get one. I love my SL2 but often don’t have it with me because it bulky. I end up missing a lot of great photo opportunities.
If I get another digital it will be an SL2
For those who can’t afford it the Ricoh GR IiI is a good choice
That's a GREAT review!!!! One quick question, I'm planning on getting a q2, what are some reliable sources that I can get one?
Nice video. Just got a Q2 and love it. It was a toss up between the M-P 240, or the Q2... pretty sure I made the right choice. 1 Con (apart from high ISO) for me, is no ability (that I've found) to centre the focus point. Unless I've just not found out how to do that yet?
You can do it. Selective spot and center it right up. Thanks!!
Oh, I never trust I get it right doing that, would love a reset to centre, by like long pressing the centre button or something.
How many pictures you can take before recharge the battery?
depends on a lot of things - like LCD settings and such. Battery life is very good.
Hey this is an awesome channel. And also I love your photographs too. I was wondering . Where did you buy your Ventilated lens hood from?
oh I just read below its a Thorston Overgaard one. Good choice sir
…I love my Q2…your review is spot on…now are we going to invest in the S3? 😉
Thanks!
Maybe an SL2
Ben - love your channel, the work and the artistic commentary! You've got me thinking about the Q2. What set up do you use to film the shots talking to the camera? Thanks.
Thanks very much Steven!
I am a filmmaker by trade but don’t actually own a pro video camera, heh. I borrow my wife’s a7III for many videos. Outside I use a 16-35 Sony lens and in the office I’ve been using the sigma 85 art. A favorite (non Leica) lens. The art series is awesome all around.
I also use a GoPro hero 7 from time to time as well as an original Mavic that I inherited from a job at some point. For the record inherited doesn’t mean I stole it. Heh.
I do plan on getting a serious video camera at some point soon. Want to do some more cinematic videos. Maybe an a7s3 or an SL2. Or maybe something else...
Appreciate you stopping by man.
I bought this camera in January 2020 but I cannot find what you show on your display at 14:55. Please tell me how to get there. Thanks!
Hey Nancy, you need to upgrade the firmware to version 2.0. Good luck!
Ben, I enjoyed your "everyday, real world use" review. Your pros and cons resonate with me much more than "typical " reviews. I did notice you have a slotted hood. Can you tell me why you are using it rather than the stock one; who makes it; and, where did you get it.
Thanks, Mike
Thanks Mike!
It’s from Thorston Overgaard. Allows me to put a filter on the lens. I really like it.
Hey Ben, great rythm inyour review, I enjoyed it! Btw, looks like they listen to you about the Q2 monochrome... Are you going to sell the colour one to get the monochrome version?
And you're right, this little camera is very tempting, especially that it's probably the cheapest Leica camera you can get, body and lens included, and very stylish...
Could be seen as an enhanced and stylish version of the Fujifilm x100v or even the Ricoh GRIII...🤔
Thanks man! Nah, gonna keep the one I have. It works for me. Thanks for watching!
hi there thank you for sharing your opinion about Q2. I'd like to ask you that Q2 is suitable for filming. cuz I wanna buy Q2 to not only pic also video.. it's so hard to make a decision wisely.
I have an hour long video about making a short film with my Q2. Investigate.
Where can I purchase the lens hood you are using?
Got it from Thorston Overgaard
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am thinking about a Q2, but have typically shot 35-50mm and I'm not sure how quickly I could get used to the 28mm. Were you accustomed to that focal length when you bought it? Loving your videos. I really appreciate your no-nonsense style. Matt
That was my worry too. But the 28 is a really nice lens. Magic, its a masterpiece. You will love it if you like wide angle photography.
Nope. Ima long lens guy. Check out my video PORTRAITS WITH THE Q2 for the full story.
Thanks Matt!!
Great job. What lens hood do you have on the camera (size 49mm..yes?) and make? thanks.
Got it from Thorston Overgaard. Tell him I sent ya.
Hi Ben. Loved your review. Is that a special lens hood you have on there - different from the stock Q2 lens - why do you use that one instead ? Do advise make and model and keep up the great work
Thank you David. Got it from Thorston Overgaard. Be advised shipping takes a while. It allows me to use filters anytime I want. Rock a pola often. Cheers.
Do u need ND filter when shooting in the sun ? or it has built in nd's ?
No built in ND. It’s a stills camera.
Hey Ben,
Commented before and love your stuff, love your 'Never Mind The Bollocks' delivery and I'm
also knocked-out by my Q2.
I too have enormous hands but I'm curious as to the way you wave the camera around and it's
strapless!
Do you actually use your Q2 strapless???
Mine has the grip but even so if I let mine slip over a cliff???😱😱😱
Haha. I cart it with a custom strap made by my wife. Check some later videos and you’ll see it. Thanks for watching!
Ben, thanks for this video and for sharing your experience with Leica Q2. How tough is the 28mm front glass? Is a cotton cloth enough to clean it after rain and grime without smearing? I have one on order and wondering if I should order an extra battery. Can you go a whole day on a full charge?
Thanks man. I just use a basic little cloth. Occasionally some pancro. Leica glass is expensive for a reason, it’s tough. I don’t baby my gear.
Great battery life. All day for me in most cases.
enjoyed the review, just wondering if you noticed in the recent software upgrade the change to the limitations on the thumbwheel and button. before one could use the button and thumbwheel to control the ISO in both manual mode and auto mode. Now it only works in auto mode and when I change to manual it doesn't function as I set it up to. I always shoot in manual this is why I bought the camera....IMO_ I find auto no fun... I mean why bother if you don't shoot manual. I am trying to find a fix for this but nothing yet, I hope Leica fixes this with a new update. BTW I too love this camera...
Thanks very much Matt. Yeah, this annoys me too. Eh.
Subbed for meat and potatoes. So did you get a q2 mono? :p gonna search your vids lol
Thank ya! Nope but it looks sweet
And by the Way! When it comes to Lens-Distorsion, wouldn't it make sense to use the in-camera-field-of-view to estimate how close you should get to your subject?! I mean this could lead to a total different picture without losing that much MP. What do you think?! Cheers Helmut
You have great videos and I prefer them as resource to make my own decision for my first Leica. May I know why or what made you choose the Q2 but not the M range finder system.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching.
EVF for one. Simple and compact. The body and lens equivalent in an M would be more than twice the price. Q2 is a steal.
@@adventureStaley thank you for taking your time to reply. I really appreciate that.
Great vid, i got mine 4 months ago. one con i would add is the auto focus, it always tends to go to f1.7 regardless of available light at that moment. not sure if that's how it is or somethings wrong with my camera. its a great addition to a film camera. youd have alot of both worlds. i ordered a leica MP last week. i think id be covered for a very long time with those two cameras. is that a thorsten overgard lense hood?
Good eye! Yes it is. All I have is a Q2 and an M6. Great combo!
Hey this is a great review! I own an M240 but looking at a q2 as really want the weather sealing and robustness for multi day hiking trips. It looks like the Q2 will do that. I'm also keen on doing a few short videos when I'm out, but am hesitating with the lack of sound recording other than the camera mic. Do you know any ways to improve this? Thanks for a great video 😊
Thanks very much. This is really not a very versatile video camera. You need to embrace the limitations. Good luck!
Where I can get the lens hood that you using ? what is the size? TIA.
Got it from Thornton Overgaard. Tell him I sent ya.
@@adventureStaley Thank you !
I liked your comments. You seem to be totally content with the 28 mm lens. But i wonder i.m using almost all the time the 5omm on my m6 and sometimes Very much enjoy what they call bokeh. I.m afraid I would miss that.....??? Whats your opinion???
Sometimes you will. But this lens also has great bokeh. Cheers.
oh, thanks a lot
Great stuff! So - did you get yourself the Q2 Monochrom? :-)
Thank ya. Nope, other cameras I really want first.
Why is it not good for video?
Thanks a lot for the great video!
It finally got me to buy the Q2 back in November 2022.
I still have my Nikon Z6, which I've used with the 35mm 1.8S lens for the last year, so the move to 28mm is a not an issue to me (I still have more pixels after cropping to a 35mm frame size),
The simplicity of the menu is one of the things I like most about the Q2.
One thing I don't like is the lens shade and the fact that it's not possible to use it together with a filter.
I've noticed you use a different shade, can you tell me the model and if it's possible to use it with a filter?
Got it from Thorston Overgaard so I could have filters on the lens. Works great. Thanks for watching.
What kind of SD card you use, as far as speed and capacity?
I use all kinds of cards but nothing super high speed. Fine for me as I dont really need the speed the way i shoot.
Hey I'm looking to buy a q2 and I'm fine with all the pros and cons but the only problem is after buying it I won't have enough money left to buy a powerful computer to edit and I've talked to some photographers who edit their q2 images on ipad pro and honestly that's about all the computer I can afford to buy after q2 so my question is would an ipad pro plus q2 combo work if I want to do business with it ? (just initially I'll upgrade eventually)
Thanks for the video looking forward to the editing one. I got my Q2 a few weeks back after moving away from the Sony A7RII and Various G Master lenses. What would you say to a different focal length on the fixed lens? It would mean a size and balance trade off perhaps but would a 35mm be better? Do you find you lose background separation to counter the focal length horizontal compression effect of a 28mm on objects such as people?
Ahh I see you already answered the focal length question I’ll check out your other Portrait video. In that case I’ll wait for the editing one 👊🏻
Thanks for stopping by Daniel! When I want more separation I use my M6 with a 50mm Summicron. Cheers.
Awesome
🙏🏻🙏🏻
Would you say that firmware updates have improved the AF? Thoughts on AF? I understand you like MF a lot. Like your enthusiasm.
No idea. I never get that deep into the specs. It works fine for me but I’m not tracking or shooting fast moving things very often. Thanks John. 👊🏻
Hi, great video. Can you please tell why you prefer a non standard sun cap on the q2? Thx.
Allows me to add filters without removing. It. Thanks.
@@adventureStaley yes, I am aware of that problem. Did not yet find a good alternative. Bought a cheap one, but it is visible in the lens if I use it with a filter. Can you please tell where you found yours? Thx.
@@berendholland4204 Got it from www.overgaard.dk/ tell him I sent ya, I need a commission. Have sent so many people there...
Wow, pricey! Can you please advice if you can two filters in combination with this sunshade? E.g. uv filter and polaroid or nd filter together? And a second question if you please: do you have lenscap in combination with the ventilated sunshade? Thank you very much.
@@berendholland4204 It comes with a lens cap. I've only ever used one filter.
So did you get the Q2M yet?
Haha. Nah... I won’t. Looks sweet though. Thanks for watching.
Great meat and Potato review!! Now if I only had the $$ LOL
Thanks Mike!
warranty ?
You did great. Gonna try an M?
Thank ya!
M6 is my favorite camera.
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Fool with box speed? I know you’re a professional in the video space but curious if you’re trying some in camera stuff?
I do push and pull film on occasion, for a desired effect.
More guitar!
Hahaha!!
Haha. You got your wish with the Q2 Monochrome.
I saw the future
Meat and potatoes...but, boy those meat and potatoesss! I gave a sony a7iii a shot with G 24mm....hated it. Or maybe just hate photography. I wear glasses and the evf really ruins a wet dream. Now I’m looking at the Q...Fuji x100v...cell phone ( i know, i know...i can tell by your tone in regards to phones you think its poser shit. But platitudes and cliches in mind, I keep hearing people say the best camera is the one you got on ya.
Right on. Just tools. Go make your mark.
Hate the 28 focal length
Great review, I just bought one, and was wondering what lens hood is that on yours? Do you like it or would you reccomend another one?
Got it from Thorston Overgaard. FYI many people have asked me and I had one viewer have real issues getting his order fulfilled. Mine took far longer to receive than I was expecting. But I like it.
Yeah I ordered one from Overgaard October 2020 and it never arrived. They sent it twice (apparently) but no luck. I also ordered a bag from him which arrived so it seems they just have big issues fulfilling orders on the shades.
@@KronaasKlas Man that really sucks. I will no longer recommend.
@@adventureStaley well they are very responsive via email and I do truly believe they are trying to be fair (i.e. they are not scamming anyone). I guess since they are handmade they are just accepting more orders than they can fulfill. They also did offer a refund after some time since I'd been waiting for too long. So I think you can still recommend but with the exactly same warning that you had in your comment above :)